Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp petiolaris

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp petiolaris ('Rosea')

The latest name change is now

E. petiolaris

Description: This species is found native only in the Eyre Peninsula area of South Australia. It is often sold as E. leucoxylon 'Rosea'. Flower color does not always come true from seed, the profuse flowers can be white, pink, red, yellow or apricot. This species is often confused with E. leucoxylon ssp megalocarpa, but E. petiolaris has petiolate juvenile leaves, narrower adult leaves and forms a graceful crown. It has larger buds and fruits.

Culture: Sun, sandy loam type soil, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 16 inches per year.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, hedges or windbreaks, honey production, screening plants.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Tree to 45' (15 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	Pink (predominantly), may also be white, red, yellow or apricot
Growth Rate	Fast
Native	South Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Medium tree to 45'
	Flowers may be red, white, pink, yellow or apricot
	Fast growth rate
	Very popular cultivar

Problem Solving Features

	Attractive accent plant or tree
	Low moisture needs
	Low maintenance
	Provides profuse flowering focal point

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 184 viable seeds per gram. 81% germination rate.

Friday May 21, 2004 07:12 PM

australiaplants@nexet.net

http://www.australiaplants.com/Eucalyptus_leucoxylon_ssp_petiolaris.htm